Geochemical Processes and Environmental Geochemistry of Modern Mining

Dear Colleagues,

Modern mining activities drive economic growth but simultaneously present unprecedented challenges to environmental sustainability. From mineral extraction to waste management, diverse chemical elements and compounds are mobilized, transported, and transformed. These geochemical processes have far-reaching consequences, influencing water resources and aquatic ecosystems in the long term. The release and transmission of trace elements, metals, and potentially harmful substances in the rock and water environment necessitate improved understanding in terms of their behavior and impact. Associated research offers mine engineers critical guidance for optimizing extraction parameters, implementing real-time monitoring, and developing containment measures as well as remediation plans to proactively address geochemical and environmental impacts. This Special Issue provides a platform for scholars and practitioners to contribute cutting-edge knowledge and methodologies in, but not limited to, the following scopes:

• Interdisciplinary insights into geochemical dynamics in mining activities.
• Factors and mechanisms contributing to changes in mine environments.
• Mining impacts on groundwater systems and water quality assessment.
• Advanced monitoring techniques for element transport in rock/soil and water.
• Novel experimental and numerical approaches for geochemical dynamics.
• Novel approaches to geochemical and environmental sensing and imaging.
• Advanced mining techniques to mitigate environmental impacts.
• Mine drainage management at active and abandoned mine sites.
• Sustainable tailing management to reduce environmental risks.
• Reclamation techniques in restoring soil and water quality after mining.

Prof. Dr. Gangwei Fan
Dr. Shizhong Zhang
Guest Editors

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